Carole Ormaca

Carole Anne Ormaca Butler (born June 2, 1936 in Fresno, California) is an American former pair skater who competed with Robin Greiner. The duo won the gold medal at the United States Figure Skating Championships four straight times, beginning in 1953. They also placed fourth at the World Figure Skating Championships three times and finished in fifth place at the 1956 Winter Olympic Games.

Carole Ormaca
Full nameCarole Anne Ormaca Butler
Born (1936-06-02) June 2, 1936
Fresno, California, U.S.
Figure skating career
Country United States
Medal record
Pairs' figure skating
Representing the  United States
North American Championships
Silver medal – second place 1955 ReginaPairs
Silver medal – second place 1953 ClevelandPairs

In 1965, Carole Ormaca Butler was inducted into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame along with her skating partner, Robin Greiner.[1]

Results

(pairs with Robin Greiner)

Event 1953 1954 1955 1956
Winter Olympic Games5th
World Championships4th4th4th
North American Championships2nd2nd
U.S. Championships1st1st1st1st

References

  1. "Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame | Home". Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame | Home. Archived from the original on 2017-07-31. Retrieved 2017-02-02.


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